What to wear in Paris

Planning Your Paris Trip: Essential Style Tips

Are you planning your trip to the city of love, and considering what to wear in Paris? Fear not - as today we have Jennifer Jones Styling with us to make sure you look and feel effortlessly chic during your stay.

Packing for Paris: Style and Substance

When packing your suitcase, you not only want to make sure you have enough outfits, you also want outfits that ooze the Parisienne style and culture.

Building Your Summer Capsule Wardrobe

Here are the steps I recommend taking to ensure you nail the perfect summer capsule wardrobe for your getaway, including some hidden gems that are ready and waiting for you to snap them up.

Timeless Bottoms for Parisian Elegance

To begin with, choose two or three timeless bottoms. Parisienne style is all about quality and timeless elegance so choose just a few staple pieces that fit this perfectly. Here are my top three choices that provide variety, comfort but most importantly a base for effortless styling:

FRAME - Le Beau cropped distressed boyfriend jeans

Mango - Pleated Bermuda shorts

& Other Stories - Buttoned Midi Skirt

Day-to-Night Dresses: Feminine and Elegant

Then include some femininity with a few elegant dresses that will see you through those day-to-night dates. Think silky or structured textures with ruffles and statement sleeves:

& Other Stories - Linen Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

Marie France Van Damme - Rose wrap-effect metallic fil coupé silk-blend chiffon maxi dress

Zara - Textured dress with ruffle trims

Versatile Tops for Every Occasion

Add a variety of go-to tops, but make sure you have a mixture of smart and casual looks so you can easily dress your staple items up or down. And always opt for expensive looking fabrics so even on a casual day, you still look chic:

Ralph Lauren - Silk Georgette Necktie Blouse

Tommy Hilfiger - Danee Tunic Blouse

Sacai - Asymmetric paneled plissé-chiffon and cotton top

Ninety Percent - Ribbed stretch-organic cotton-jersey T-shirt

The Perfect Lightweight Jacket

Don’t forget to include a lightweight jacket that you can throw on with everything. Keep the colour neutral so that it blends well with all your other pieces:

Double-breasted linen suit blazer

LOEWE - Cropped denim jacket

Accessorizing for Paris: Chic and Practical

Now for your accessories… we want to make sure we’ve got all scenarios from exploring the most iconic attractions to enjoying soaking up the ambience at night. Pick comfortable flats for the day and something more strappy for the evenings. Again, keep these neutral so you can pair them with everything:

Jacquemus - Le Panier Soleil raffia tote

Mango - Flap cross-body mini bag

BY FAR - Tanya patent-leather mules

& Other Stores - Duo Strap Leather Sandals

Monica Vinader - Marie Mini Pendant Charm Necklace Set

Your Paris Capsule Wardrobe: Chic, Sophisticated, and Feminine

Now your set… you’ve got a complete capsule wardrobe for your trip to Paris - sophisticated and chic, yet wonderfully feminine.